Court gives robber benefit of doubt

Delhi | Monday | 30th April, 2018

Summary:

The court observed that the trial court had erred in sentencing him without cross-examining the complainant.The court sent the matter back to the magisterial court directing that the complainant be summoned for cross examination and the case decided afresh. “The cross examination of complainant) is essential to prove the case because he is the sole eyewitness,” the court said “The cross examination of any witness is essential in order to bring out the truth,” the court observed. NEW DELHI: A Delhi court has set aside three-year jail term to a robber who stole a laptop , credit cards and other valuables from a victim in 2012. When he got back inside the car, he found his laptop bag, credit cards, ATM cards and other valuables missing, the complainant alleged..